The Decision was Made
- Hope Smith

- Feb 20
- 2 min read
200 Crappy Words, thanks.
Romania has been amazing. I never thought of how much I would love where I live, the work I'm doing, and the people I've met. I had to make a decision. Did I want to stay here and do another year of this, or head back to America? Honestly, it was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made. Romania is relaxing, calm, and I'm always learning new things. America is where my family and friends are, normalcy, and familiarity. On both sides, there are the same positives and negatives. Ultimately, it came down to me consider a few things like what does God want for me and my future? Where do I see myself or want to be? What's best for Hope? I feel like God wants me to go back to America so I can begin good work in my next home, wherever that is. I've already been denied entry to 3 schools, 3 States I know I won't be giving my energy to, but where am I going next? I see myself moving forward and finding my way in a career, hopefully teaching or of similar values. My ultimate goal ever since I left my radio full-time was to find a job where I can feel "free". I want to do my work, feel trusted to do it, and have my personal freedom to. People are more than just 9-5. Finally, what's best for me is to be with loved ones. While I do have my new friends here in Romania, my husband Will would be going back to America, and that's the one I vowed to love forever so it would be hard to be apart from him for 6+ months. It would be extremely difficult for him, too! The decision was made, I'm coming home, back to America! What's next?


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